Native Instruments Karriem Riggins Drums [KONTAKT]

• Writer: Native Instruments & Crew ARCADiA
• Product: Play Collection : Karriem Riggins Drums
• Necessities: KONTAKT model 7.1.5 or increased

Hip hop drums. Jazz spirit.
Discover kits and one-shots crafted by a pioneering hip hop producer and jazz drummer
Intricate drum grooves made easy with hands-on controls
Dig into patterns created by Karriem, plus drag them into your DAW to tweak issues additional
A part of the Play Collection: Exhausting-hitting presets and real-time management in an intuitive interface

Off-the-grid beats
KARRIEM RIGGINS DRUMS packs the punch, crunch, and laid-back stream of some of the progressive drummers and producers in hip hop. Discover a boundless palette of high-quality drums and percussion, from crisp and natural tones to high-grit textures, all lovingly sampled and playfully processed. Craft your individual customized kits or dip into a variety of presets, loops, and groove patterns curated by Karriem himself, as tightness and swing controls make it easy to dial in head-nodding beats that sway completely within the pocket.

Beneath the hood
Boasting simplicity, KARRIEM RIGGINS DRUMS tucks a kaleidoscope of percussion right into a vivid interface – fantastically designed by artist Jason Jägel. Captured with care on the iconic Studio 3 at Sundown Sound, the sounds are handled with equal creativity, having been processed by means of modular items, tape machines, spring reverbs, and blended up with a few of Karriem’s personal secret sauce. The consequence? Standout sounds that encourage experimentation and are every little thing however mechanical.

Behind the sleeves
A multi-faceted jazz drummer and hip hop producer, Karriem has labored alongside the likes of J Dilla, Widespread, Madlib, Erykah Badu, Slum Village, Talib Kweli, The Roots, and plenty of extra. We sat down with the producer to dive into a few of his favourite works, from iconic data that formed hip hop, to trailblazing chart-toppers and his very personal debut album.